A/N: Im really new to this, so with that being said I'm taking a stab at writing a FutureFic. The main two characters are Craig & Ashley, I picked them because of the dynamic of the relationship, and the fact that they will always balance out each other. It will be solely based around the Craig/Ashley relationship because for one I don't think I'm that good of a writer so I'm starting off with just one storyline, of course various characters from the Degrassi universal will cameo; I will also introduce some new characters. The story picks up over a decade after the 2008 class had graduated, so most of the characters will be in their late 20's/early 30's. Craig is one of the world most loved and respected artist, he has been not commercially acclaimed but also admired by the critics, he has won various awards and every one of his albums has been certified platinum multiple times. Ashley graduated from NYU, and went to Harvard Law School; she has setup a law practice/advocacy group in Toronto where she focuses in Civil Rights law. Her Partner is Liberty, who specializes in Family Law, they also work with Emma who advocate for various environmental causes. First of all I must give props to "Mayberry" & "Watchmebleed", while reading their stories it kinda inspired me to do this, I so I must say thank you and I cant wait to read your next stories. Second of all, the chapters will be titled after songs that I believe accentuate what I'm trying to write. I will of course credit the songs to their original owners, but some of the songs will be used as songs that Craig has written & recorded. I hope you guys like it, but please feel free to give me feedback so I can edit and make this a good story. I don't own or associated with Degrassi, I just felt like writing a story about it.
Chapter 1: As Lovers Go (Dashboard Confessional)
Liberty is sitting in her office looking at a picture of her & her son Jake playing around at the beach. She gets lost in a moment, she thinks back to her years in high school and happy times with J.T. You see a tear slowly fall down her face as she hates the fact that Jake will never get to meet his father, only memories will suffice.
"Be strong girl, for him, for you" she says to herself
Emma comes into her office, and they smile at each other. She can feel the tension in the air, so she turns on the radio.
As she is turns the radio dial she ask "So what are going to get Ash for her birthday? Its next week"
"I don't know yet, how about a little office party," says Liberty
Emma smirks as she hear a familiar voice playing
She said "I've gotta be honest,
You're wasting your time if you're fishing round here."
And i said, "You must be mistaken,
Cause I'm not fooling...this feeling is real"
She said...she said, "You gotta be crazy,
What do you take me for? Some kind of easy mark?
"No, you've got wits, you've got looks,
You've got passion, but I swear that you've got me all wrong."
Emma taps her feet as she leans against a table
All wrong.
All wrong.
But you got me...
I'll be true; I'll be useful...
I'll be cavalier...I'll be yours my dear.
And I'll belong to you...
If you'll just let me through.
This is easy as lovers go,
So don't complicate it by hesitating.
And this is wonderful as loving goes,
This is tailor-made, what's the sense in waiting?
And i said "I've gotta be honest
I've been waiting for you all my life."
For so long i thought i was asylum bound,
But just seeing you makes me think twice.
And being with you here makes me sane,
I fear I'll go crazy if you leave my side.
You've got wits...you've got looks,
You've got passion but are you brave enough to leave with me tonight?
Tonight.
Tonight.
But you've got me...
I'll be true; I'll be useful...
I'll be cavalier...I'll be yours my dear.
And I'll belong to you...
If you'll just let me through.
This is easy as lovers go,
So don't complicate it by hesitating.
And this is wonderful as loving goes,
This is tailor-made, what's the sense in waiting?
This is easy as lovers go,
So don't complicate it by hesitating.
And this is wonderful as loving goes,
This is tailor-made, what's the sense in waiting?
The songs end with both a smile and a bit of sadness in their faces. They both know who was the inspiration for that song but the fact that Craig & Ashley not being together, gives true love a bad name. They snap out of it as soon as the D.J starts to speak.
"Welcome back to the Danny & Darcy show on WTOR radio, Toronto's only premier Rock & Alternative radio station" says Danny, which cause Liberty to smile at how much success her little brother has had.
"And of course that was Craig Manning with "As Lovers Go" off of his multi-platinum second album" says Darcy. She continues, "As Many of you know next week Toronto's own and a huge friend of the show Craig Manning will be doing one of our famous "Breakfast With", where you the audience will be able to ask him questions and listen to some new tracks off of his new record, maybe if you guys are nice he will play some of his classics"
"What a nice guy, huh? Darcy. Well here's the new one from Taking Back Sunday, on WTOR radio" says Danny as they go off the air.
Liberty gets this huge grin on her face as Emma looks at her with curious eyes, "What are you planning Van Zandt". Liberty waves her off as she starts to dial her cell
Liberty starts to talks as she gets a puzzled hello on the other end of the conversation. "Hey Danny, its me Lib"
"Liberty don't you know that I'm in the middle of a show, what do you want, if this isn't an emergency my station manager will have my ass" says Danny
"Yea I Know, look I need a favor, do you have any tickets left for that show your having with Craig, it's for Ashley's birthday"
Danny looks puzzled at the phone, then Darcy starts to talks as she point to the "ON AIR" sign. "Welcome back, Danny I think our audience would love to hear who you are talking to you, I know I would," she says as she tires to hold back the laughter.
"If you must know, it's my sister liberty, and she is trying to hit me up for Tickets to the show with Craig. Liberty you still there?" says Danny, who gives Darcy the evil eyes. "Yeah, so can I get the tickets or what," says Liberty
"Um. Liberty you're on the air" says Danny. "WHAT, WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT. DO YOU THINK IT'S FUNNY?" says Liberty.
"Actually I do, I'm guessing so does our audience. The only you're going to get these tickets if you answer a tiny trivia question about the famous Mr. Manning. What High School Did Craig Manning attend?" Danny says this while he plays the Jeopardy theme song.
"That's easy, Danny. Craig went to Degrassi Community School," says Liberty who chuckles at the stupid question.
"We have a winner, Darcy what does the winner get as her prize" as Danny looks at Darcy. "Well Danny our winner gets two tickets to our "Breakfast with" Craig Manning"
"Thanks Danny, Thanks Darcy, I'll see you guys later Ok?" she then speaks to someone else as she gives the person her information.
"Well Darcy, that's been fun. Don't you think? Guys we'll be back on WTOR after these commercials" says Danny. "I totally agree," says Darcy as they go off the air.
Emma looks at her, and says "Your not planning what I think your planning, right?"
"Hey I just want to go see Craig play and eat some food, is it my fault the show just happens to be on Ashley birthday."
Emma happily sighs as she turns off the radio and goes into her office
"This could work, right? If they can make it anyone can". Liberty says this as she looks at a picture of J.T